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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,040.48, 52,493.28 and 21,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,040.48, 52,493.28 and 21,044.16 is: 29,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,040.48 : 52,493.28 = 21,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,040.48/52,493.28 = 21,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,040.48x = 52,493.28 × 21,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,040.48x = 1,104,676,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,676,983.24/38,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,039.51

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